Director of Finance, Operations, and HR

Please note: The closing date for this vacancy has passed, and we are no longer accepting applications.

  • Location New Walk, Leicester
  • Hours 37 hours per week
  • Pay £62,000 - £65,000 per annum
  • Closing date: 24 Feb 2025, 9 a.m.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Implement strategic plans and budgets, support the CEO and Board, drive cost-effectiveness, and lead team development.
  • Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets, ensure compliance, provide financial guidance, and oversee audits.
  • HR Management: Lead HR strategy, ensure legal compliance, manage performance, and foster a positive culture.
  • Operations Management: Ensure efficient operations, manage IT systems, develop policies, and lead risk management.

Person Specification:

Education:

  • Degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience (AAT).

Experience:

  • 3+ years in charity finance, operations, and HR.
  • Experience in co-developing budgets, financial planning, and reporting for sound decision making.
  • Experience with audits and compliance (charity commission)
  • Strategic HR experience – able to drive a high performance, high support culture

Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills – able to translate complex information to lay audience’s
  • Collaborative, supportive and able to effectively manage competing priorities

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible Working: Hybrid options for work-life balance.
  • Professional Growth: Training and career development opportunities.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Access to an EAP programme
  • Pension Scheme: Competitive contributions.
  • Generous Leave: Annual leave plus public holidays.
  • Supportive Culture: Collaborative and inclusive environment driven by the needs of people affected by sight loss.

Passionate about making a difference? Apply now to join our team.

Deadline for applications 9am Monday 24th February 2025. Applications should be sent to recruitment@vistablind.org.uk

Please include a CV and covering note including your reasons for applying.

First interviews will be held online w/c 3rd March 2025.

If you’d like a confidential chat, call Louise Wright CEO on 01162 498800

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